Xflash driving impressions
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Originally posted by silvrevo
i would like to see a comparo of the mail in xflash and the mail in dynoflash and the mail in works p2!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Not like this hasnt been asked for before.
i would like to see a comparo of the mail in xflash and the mail in dynoflash and the mail in works p2!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Not like this hasnt been asked for before.
So why bother?Anyway, I'm very happy happy with the results.
Shiv
Originally posted by silvrevo
i would like to see a comparo of the mail in xflash and the mail in dynoflash and the mail in works p2!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Not like this hasnt been asked for before.
i would like to see a comparo of the mail in xflash and the mail in dynoflash and the mail in works p2!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Not like this hasnt been asked for before.
^^^ Thats my line!!! ^^^
STi
Originally posted by BadBoyBeltran
Yeah. I think I am taking the X-FLash plunge this week.
Shiv, you have Stage 1 93 octane maps already right? ANd also, how is the X-Flash going to interface with X-Flash tuner. And while Im at it, how does the X-flash tuner work?
Thanks.
Yeah. I think I am taking the X-FLash plunge this week.
Shiv, you have Stage 1 93 octane maps already right? ANd also, how is the X-Flash going to interface with X-Flash tuner. And while Im at it, how does the X-flash tuner work?
Thanks.
STi
Also, to all XEDE/XFlash/Vishnu patrons, is it absolutely necessary to have cam gears for the 264/272 set-up? I am getting cam gears but im going to have to install the cams first.
Otherwise I guess I can wait 1 more week...
Otherwise I guess I can wait 1 more week...
go for the cam gears - absolutely. The settings Shiv has come up with really show good gains. Call Brett tomorrow and tell him to ship you some gears PRONTO (he might do it if you call him a "Sexy MF'r" 
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As for the bolts, get 2 of the bolts that hold the gears to the end of the cams - then just swap the whole assembly in.
)As for the bolts, get 2 of the bolts that hold the gears to the end of the cams - then just swap the whole assembly in.
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I got the xflash the same day as andre did and all I can say is man that thing halls ****!! 
It is definitely worth the money and I would not hesitate recommending it to anyone. 
I just about pissed in my pants after I got it! 
It is definitely worth the money and I would not hesitate recommending it to anyone. I just about pissed in my pants after I got it!
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I'll try my best to explain, but Shiv would obviously be the real expert here.
The Xflash is a static, 1-time reflash of your ECU's fuel injection, ignition, & boost map.
The Xede is a seperate device that piggybacks on top of the factory ECU and the factory map. It intercepts the signals headed from the ECU out to the various actuators in the car (fuel injectors, ignition coils, etc.) and adjusts those values according to the map loaded into the Xede.
The advantage w/ the Xede is that you can have 2 maps loaded in the unit and switch between the two in a couple seconds. You can also plug a laptop into the Xede and alter any parameter of any given map and upload new maps. Plus the Xede can be easily removed for any reason.
The advantage of the Xflash is that there are no additional parts added to the car and nothing is visible. It is just the rewriting of software (the factory ecu's map) and is completely clean.
So basically these are 2 seperate products, each doing basically the same things, but in different ways. However, Shiv is saying there is a slight advantage in combining both, but it is definitely not necessary and as he admits, the benefits are relatively small.
Joe
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The Xflash is a static, 1-time reflash of your ECU's fuel injection, ignition, & boost map.
The Xede is a seperate device that piggybacks on top of the factory ECU and the factory map. It intercepts the signals headed from the ECU out to the various actuators in the car (fuel injectors, ignition coils, etc.) and adjusts those values according to the map loaded into the Xede.
The advantage w/ the Xede is that you can have 2 maps loaded in the unit and switch between the two in a couple seconds. You can also plug a laptop into the Xede and alter any parameter of any given map and upload new maps. Plus the Xede can be easily removed for any reason.
The advantage of the Xflash is that there are no additional parts added to the car and nothing is visible. It is just the rewriting of software (the factory ecu's map) and is completely clean.
So basically these are 2 seperate products, each doing basically the same things, but in different ways. However, Shiv is saying there is a slight advantage in combining both, but it is definitely not necessary and as he admits, the benefits are relatively small.
Joe
www.joe250.com
Doesn't he have to remove the pill or replace the hose to control the boost like that for the xflash? Shiv never explicitly stated so but I'm assuming this is part of the xflash procedure...dun see how else he's able to boost to 23psi then drop it to 20-19psi.
Another happy X-flash customer here. I was very impressed with power consistency of the x-flash tune. The car now feels predictable, less erratic and has a more linear powerband.
Torque is phat, and the EVO pulls hard.
My car is stock and made a best pull of 219.5hp with the X-flash, running crappy Shell gas (includes MTBE).
I filled up with 76 yesterday and the car feels even smoother.
For the money you can't beat the flash... 22whp on Shiv's dyno is a bargain.
Thumbs up and thanks again Shiv!
Steve
Torque is phat, and the EVO pulls hard.
My car is stock and made a best pull of 219.5hp with the X-flash, running crappy Shell gas (includes MTBE).
I filled up with 76 yesterday and the car feels even smoother.
For the money you can't beat the flash... 22whp on Shiv's dyno is a bargain.
Thumbs up and thanks again Shiv!
Steve
Originally posted by steve_evo
Another happy X-flash customer here. I was very impressed with power consistency of the x-flash tune. The car now feels predictable, less erratic and has a more linear powerband.
Torque is phat, and the EVO pulls hard.
My car is stock and made a best pull of 219.5hp with the X-flash, running crappy Shell gas (includes MTBE).
I filled up with 76 yesterday and the car feels even smoother.
For the money you can't beat the flash... 22whp on Shiv's dyno is a bargain.
Thumbs up and thanks again Shiv!
Steve
Another happy X-flash customer here. I was very impressed with power consistency of the x-flash tune. The car now feels predictable, less erratic and has a more linear powerband.
Torque is phat, and the EVO pulls hard.
My car is stock and made a best pull of 219.5hp with the X-flash, running crappy Shell gas (includes MTBE).
I filled up with 76 yesterday and the car feels even smoother.
For the money you can't beat the flash... 22whp on Shiv's dyno is a bargain.
Thumbs up and thanks again Shiv!
Steve